{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DETAILING Q&A: Cleaning the Family Toyota while Answering Questions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/detailing-q-a-cleaning-the-family-toyota-while-answering-questions","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/f64e8440/podcast/play/116112878/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-27%2F418917548-44100-2-1692fa7947575.mp3","description":"Sydni, Anthony & Gabe answer viewer's detailing questions while Lucas details and breathes life back into a Toyota Corolla that's been a part of Gabe's family for decades!Want to get your hands on the latest & greatest detailing towels, chemicals and tools from this year's TRCMA show? Check it all out at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theragcompany.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to catch the next live Q&A? 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